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Hi, my name is Mr. Fleckenstein and I am a sixth grade math, social studies, and science teacher here at Terrace Park Elementary.
Inspirational Writing I WISH YOU ENOUGH Recently I overheard a father and daughter in their last moments together at an airport. The airline had announced her departure and standing near the security gate, they hugged and he said, "I love you. I wish you enough." She in turn said, "Dad, our life together has been more than enough. Your love is all I ever needed. I wish you enough, too, Dad." They kissed and she left. He walked over toward the window where I was seated. Standing there I could see he wanted and needed to cry. I tried not to intrude on his privacy, but he welcomed me in by asking, "Did you ever say good-bye to someone knowing it would be forever?" "Yes, I have," I replied. "Forgive me for asking, but why is this a forever good-bye?" "I am old and she lives much too far away. I have challenges ahead, and the reality is, the next trip back will be for my funeral." "When you were saying good-bye I heard you say, 'I wish you enough'. May I ask what that means?" He began to smile. "That's a wish that has been handed down for many generations within my family. My parents used to say it to everyone." He paused for a moment, looking up as if trying to remember it in detail, he smiled even more. "When we said 'I wish you enough,' we were wanting the other person to have a life filled with just enough good things to sustain them." He continued and then turning toward me he shared the following: "I wish you enough sun to keep your attitude bright. Then he walked away. I WISH YOU ENOUGH! E-mail - rfleckenstein@mariemontschools.org Voice Mail - 7718
Mr. F's sixth grade social studies, science, and home room math!!
©Mariemont Schools 2002 Wednesday, September 05, 2007 Sam Amis
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